Lincoln
§ This page gives an overview of the Lincoln local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Lincoln district is centred on the historic city of Lincoln, dominated by its magnificent cathedral and medieval castle. Perched on a hill, the city overlooks the River Witham and the flat Lincolnshire countryside. The cobbled streets of the historic quarter, such as Steep Hill, lead down to a vibrant modern centre with shops, cafes, and waterways. The University of Lincoln adds a youthful atmosphere, while Roman remains, medieval architecture, and the Brayford Pool marina create a blend of heritage and contemporary living. The city is both a historic landmark and a thriving hub in the East Midlands.
The administrative boundary of Lincoln can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Lincoln.
Key Facts about Lincoln
What region is Lincoln in? Lincoln is in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Lincoln in? Lincoln is located in the county of Lincolnshire.
Is Lincoln a city? Yes, Lincoln is a city. Lincoln holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Lincoln? The local authority for this district is: Lincoln City Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Lincolnshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Lincolnshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Lincoln City Council 🔗 lincoln.gov.uk
Which police force covers Lincoln? Policing in Lincoln is provided by Lincolnshire Police 🔗 lincs.police.uk, which serves 7 local authority districts: Boston ⁞ East Lindsey ⁞ Lincoln ⁞ North Kesteven ⁞ South Holland ⁞ South Kesteven ⁞ West Lindsey.
Lincoln in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Lincoln is within one of ITLs Level 2 area, Lincolnshire, that contains the following 4 ITLs Level 3 areas:
(ITL 1) East Midlands
(ITL 2) ⇒ East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
(ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Kingston upon Hull, City of ⁞ East Riding of Yorkshire ⁞ North and North East Lincolnshire
(ITL 1) East Midlands
(ITL 2) ⇒ Lincolnshire
(ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Lincolnshire CC
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Lincoln
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Lincoln
Lincoln is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Birchwood
- Boultham
- Carholme
- Castle
- Glebe
- Hartsholme
- Minster
- Moorland
- Park
- Witham
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Lincoln
Lincoln is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Lincoln
Lincoln covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Canwick *
- Lincoln *
- North Hykeham *
- Waddington (North Kesteven) *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Lincoln.)
Lincoln compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Lincoln compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Lincoln has 11 electoral wards.
Lincoln has a population of 105,114 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Lincoln can be found on the ONS statistics for Lincoln.